Monday, July 1, 2019. She will forever be remembered as a devoted mother,
loving grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to everyone she met.
Judy was born on November 1, 1953 in Liberal, Kansas to Jesse Elden Gibson and
Anna Marie (Holding) Gibson. She attended and graduated from Osawatomie
High School. Judy was a dedicated employee who valued a simple life. Judy began
her career as a nurse’s aid for the Osawatomie State Hospital. She worked there
several years and built great relationships with her co-workers. Judy then spent
over 20 years as an Operations Associate for the J.C. Penny Distribution Center in
Lenexa, Kansas. Before she retired she was also an employee of Embarq, a
telecommunications service, and then returned back to J.C. Penny’s.
Judy was a fun loving woman who’s greatest joy were her friends and family. She
would spend hours on the phone chatting and having a beer. Judy was also an
avid bowler competing for over ten years in bowling leagues and weekend
tournaments. One of Judy’s greatest accomplishments was winning 1st place with
her team in a State tournament.
Judy also liked to gamble occasionally and spoke about how she loved the
atmosphere of the casino, her favorite game being the slot machines. Judy loved
to play games in general whether it was cards, board games, or video games. She
could be lost in a book for hours and took delight in observing the simplicities of
nature. One of Judy’s favorite places to visit was the lake making comments about
the beauty of water. She also very much loved animals, especially cats. Tilly, Oreo
and Bricky were a few of her favorites.
Judy was also a devoted fan of the Kansas City Royals, the Kansas City Chiefs and
KU basketball and rarely missed watching a game. She loved spending time with
her son Brian and family, but nothing gave her more pleasure in life than the time
she spent with her grandchildren, Shaylan, Brandon, Koen and Joss. She will be
sadly missed.
Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Anna Gibson and her sister
Susan Lynn Gibson. Survivors include her loving son, Brian Charles Gibson and
wife, Eryn. Left behind to cherish her memory are her four grandchildren, Shaylan
Elaine Gibson, Brandon Charles Gibson, Koen Gregory Gibson and Joss Edward
Gibson. She is also survived by her two sisters, Mary Ann Green and her husband
Bob of Edgerton, Kansas and Nancy Gibson of Olathe, Kansas. Judy also leaves
behind several relatives of Texas and many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Friday, July 26th at the McGilley & Frye
Funeral Home 105 East Loula Street Olathe, Kansas. The visitation will be held
from 6:00 - 7:00pm and Memorial Service from 7:00 p.m. - 8: 00 p.m. In honor of
Judy’s life, sports team attire or colors of the Chiefs, Royals, and KU is
encouraged.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made directly to the
family or online via paypal: [email protected]. All donated funds will be
used to aid her grandchildren, who she loved dearly, with educational endeavors.
Condolences may be offered at www.McGilley-Frye.com
